Pancetta & Arugula Salad
Did you know that menuing of Arugula Salad with Pancetta has grown +224.7% over the past 4 years.* Freshen up your menu by offering this simple yet delicious salad that your health-conscious consumers will be sure to crave. *Datassential Menu Trends, 2019
Course: Salads
Products used: Fior·di·Latte
Yield: One salad
Ingredients
- 4 oz. Arugula, fresh
- 2 oz. Pancetta, cubed and rendered
- 6 Grande Ciliegine Fresh Mozzarella, halved
- 6 Grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 oz. Extra virgin olive oil
- 1⁄2 oz. Balsamic vinegar
- Variation: Substitute Grande Ciliegine with any style of Grande Fresh Mozzarella.
Directions
- Cube the 2 oz. pancetta into 1/8 inch pieces and render in a sauté pan until crispy.
- Cut 6 Grande Ciliegine Fresh Mozzarella and 6 grape tomatoes into halves.
- Place 4 oz. Arugula into salad container and garnish with Grande Ciliegine Fresh Mozzarella, grape tomatoes, and 2 oz. crispy pancetta.
- Pour 1/2 oz. balsamic vinegar and 1 oz. extra virgin olive oil into a salad dressing container.
- If serving for dine-in, toss the Arugula with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a bowl and serve on a plate or salad bowl.
